Vetlife Pets

24/10/2025

Just a friendly reminder: Our clinics will be closed on Labour Day.

If you require urgent care, our emergency vet services are available—please contact your local clinic: https://hubs.la/Q03PZx040

23/10/2025

🔴 Red Weather Warning – Service Update
Due to severe weather conditions, our Tasman, Blenheim, Oxford, Culverden, Waikouaiti, and Murrays in Mosgiel clinics are currently experiencing power outages and are operating with limited capacity.

📞 In the event of an emergency only, please contact your local clinic by telephone: https://hubs.ly/Q03PPX9x0

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain essential services during this time. Please stay safe and follow local emergency guidance.

22/10/2025

Did you know that regular, targeted bathing is one of the most overlooked ways to manage allergic skin disease in dogs? 🐶🛁

If your dog struggles with allergies, this article by Alex Avery, one of Vetlife Timaru’s fantastic companion vets is a must-read.

Our top tips for helping ease your dog's allergies through regular bathing, including the beneifits of choosing the right shampp and more.

20/10/2025

🌷Spring is in the air and so are seasonal allergies! 🌷

The amazing team at Vetlife New Brighton have noticed a recent rise in pets experiencing allergy symptoms thanks to the warmer weather.

Pictured here are some of our team members with a selection of popular products that, when paired with vet-prescribed treatments, can help ease your furry friend's discomfort. You’ll also spot a range of products aimed at helping pets cope with anxiety and stress. With firework season just around the corner, it’s a great time to pop into the clinic and chat with your local Vetlife team about ways to keep your furry friend feeling safe and relaxed.

17/10/2025

Understanding why your dog is scratching is the key to helping them feel comfortable again. Read the article below to uncover the five most common causes of itch in dogs, from the obvious to the often overlooked.

Has your dog turned into a relentless scratching machine? Learn about the top five causes of itciness and how to help stop the itch!

15/10/2025

Vetlife Twizel welcomed a bunch of adorable puppies in for their first vaccinations, all prepped and ready for their new forever homes!

14/10/2025

Meet Minty — a 25-year-old gelded miniature horse whose story highlights the importance of selenium, an essential trace mineral for equine health.

A selenium test for your horse is probably money well spent to establish their status. Other minerals can be tested off the same sample

05/10/2025

It’s Vet Nurse Awareness Week!

This week we’re celebrating the amazing vet nurses who care for our furry (and feathered) friends with so much skill, heart, and patience. Whether they’re comforting a nervous pup, assisting in surgery, or just sneaking an extra treat to a brave kitty! These legends are the backbone of every clinic.

Show some love, and tag a vet nurse who deserves a little extra appreciation 💙

23/09/2025

Vet David Howes from Vetlife Alabama recently had the pleasure of attending the Richmond View School science fair, where Isla (the daughter of one of our wonderful clients) presented her impressive project on the Mechanics of Horse Tendons. Her research explored how tendon biomechanics vary between horse breeds bred for racing versus sport.

It was a proud moment to see such curiosity and passion for equine science in the next generation. Well done, Isla, your dedication truly stood out!

21/09/2025

Say hello to Lettuce and her sweet little kittens, recently brought into Vetlife Timaru. Thanks to our amazing vet nurse, Hannah who works closely with Street Cats South Canterbury, these fur babies have found a safe place to land. 💕

Lettuce arrived suffering from a severe flea problem. Thankfully, a quick treatment for fleas and ticks soothed her irritation and shielded her from further infestations and worms.

☀️ Warmer weather creates the perfect environment for fleas to multiply, leading to discomfort for pets and potential issues in your home. Drop by your nearest Vetlife clinic to explore treatment options or preventative care tailored to your furry friend.

19/09/2025

👣 Guess the Footprints & WIN! 🐾

We’re throwing a fun little challenge over on our Instagram , and it’s all about identifying mystery footprints! Think you’ve got the instincts of a wildlife detective? 🕵️‍♂️

Head over to Instagram, follow the steps, and you could be taking home a prize!